Скачать или смотреть Ditch the Itch: Dermatologist's Guide To Fixing Your Skin Problems

Why does your dermatologist want you to throw out your doona immediately? Why do nurses desperately need you to stop lying about how that foreign object got stuck inside you? And, what is the real reason for your recurrent vaginal infections? 


In this episode, we speak to Rodney Sinclair, Professor of Dermatology at The University of Melbourne, to tackle the confusion between dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. He explains the genetic origins of eczema, why most people stop their treatment too soon and he shares his theory on why your choice of bed cover might be aggravating your itchy skin.

We cover everything from if it is really possible to “grow out” of eczema, the difference between treating a flare-up and maintaining remission and why five-minute lukewarm showers are a non-negotiable.

Plus, Dr Mariam and Claire deliver a crucial PSA on behalf of nurses and doctors everywhere regarding foreign objects being put where the sun doesn’t shine.

And, in our Quick Consult, Dr Mariam answers a frustrated listener’s question about recurrent thrush and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) - and if their partner could be unknowingly reinfecting them…

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Hosts: Claire Murphy (https://www.instagram.com/clairemurph...) and Dr Mariam (https://www.instagram.com/ask.the.dr/...)


Guest: Professor Rodney Sinclair (https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/p...)


Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best


Audio Producer: Scott Stronach


Video Producer: Julian Rosario


Social Producer: Elly Moore


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